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Abu Dhabi launches Go Safe Certificationedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its strategy for the tourism sector, which has been created in anticipation for the return of tourists worldwide. The capital has been gradually easing stayathome measures after its proven success in curbing the spread of COVID19.
Thailand to lift ban on international flights in July regulatoredit
Reuters – Online
Thailand will lift a ban on international flights on July 1, its aviation regulator said on Monday.The announcement came after the government earlier on Monday approved some foreign travel to the country including business travellers and foreigners with spouses, work permits or residency in the country.
Singapore gears up to reopen tourismlinked businesses, COVID19 tally reaches 43,661edit
The Financial Express – Online
Of the six community cases, four are Singaporeans (citizens) or permanent residents (foreigners) and two are foreigners on work passes, it said. covid 19 cases in singapore, COVID19, singapore tourism, COVID19 circuit breaker, latest news on singapore tourism.
EU To Lift Travel Banedit
India Times – Online
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Dont plan vacations yet, South Korea tells citizensedit
Deccan Chronicle – Online
After battling the first major coronavirus epidemic outside China, South Korea managed to reduce the rates of daily infections to single digits by late April, propelled by an intensive tracking and testing campaign.
Thailand to reopen bars and allow in some foreign travellersedit
Reuters – Online
Business visitors from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China and Hong Kong could also be exempted from a twoweek quarantine period under a fast track entry if they have certificates to show they were free from COVID19 and were tested upon arrival.
Industry
20 Unpredictable Travel Outcomes So Far in 2020edit
Travel Daily – Online
It’s no secret that the first half of 2020 has been challenging for the travel industry. In combination, the coronavirus pandemic and government responses to suppress the virus saw the demand factor diminish – in many cases – to zero.
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Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts World’s First Global Online Forum on Post-Pandemic Travel for Hong Kong, Mainland and International Marketsedit
Travel Biz Monitor, IANS, State of Affairs, MICE Affairs, Travel Trends Today – Online
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosts an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world.